Infant&#39;s collapsible bathtub



Oct. 18, 1932. A. G. FELDMAN INFANT S COLLAPSIBLE BATHTUB 2 Sheets-Sheet l Filed June 18. 1951 Oct. 18, 1932. A. ca. FELDMAN 5 15 INFANTS GOLLAPSIBLE BATHTUB Filed June 18,1951 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Oct. 18, 1932 UNITED 'fsrm-Es ABRAHAMG. rnmnvmn', or CHICAGO, ILLINOIS INFANTSYCOLLAPSIBLE BATIIT IB Application filed June 18,

i invention relates to infants collapsible bath tubs, and more particularly to that-type of bath tub which is positioned and supported over the household. bathtub while in use, and my main'object is to provide an article of this kindwhich is firm and safe. A further object of the invention is to so designit 'as to'leanlagainst the wall of the room for purposes of stability. v Another object of the invention is to in: corporate a dressing table in the structure of the infants'bathtub: g

A final but nevertheless important object of the invention isto construct the novel article of few parts which are rugged and simple. I I g Y With the above objects in view and any othersthat may suggest themselves from the specification and claims to follow, a better understanding of the invention may be gained by reference to the accompanying drawings, in which i V Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the novel article in the position ofuse; V

Fig. 2 is anend View, showing the dressing table mounted for use; Q

Fig, 3 is a cross section in Fig.1; and

Fig. 4 is a magnified sectional detail taken on the line of Fig. 1. 1

Referring specifically to the drawings, 10 denotes a typical infants bathtub of rubberized fabric, the same being secured over a frame comprised of longitudinal rails 11 and 12, and cross bars 13. The bath tub 10 is preferably overhung in front to carry one or more suitable pockets 14 for towels or other bathing accessories.

The rails 11 and 12 are preferably of cir-' cular cross-section in order to make the sides of the infants bathtub rounded, andsecuring devices 15such as a screw and a washerare employed to pivotally attach downwardly extending arms 16 from the ends of the rails 11. The lower ends of these arms are connected across by a rail 17 of design similar to the rails 11 and 12, the assembly of the rails 11 and 17 with the end arms 16 made to form a rigid and substantial frame. Relative to the rail 12, securing devices of (are view shown 1931. Serial No. 545,347. 7

18 are employed to pivotally attach to the same a pair of long diagonal members 19, the attaching element being approximately midway between the end of each-member; The

low-er portions of these members are con-w nected across by a bar 20, screws 20a of other suitable means being employed to makethe connections very firniand rigid. -Beyond these connections, the members 19 terminate with gouged ends 19a'whi'ch are offa curvature to engage the frontal rim 21a of a typical household bathtub21, whereby to support 7 not to mar the wall. The lower portions of the members 19'are formed with registering longitudinal openings 190, each of these having area'rward pocket 190? at the bottom, a ledge 196 overhanging said pocket, and a concavity 19/'' behind such ledge. By having the members 19 located just inside the arms 16,

it is seen that the lower rail 17 must pass through'the openings 190 in the members 19. Theillustrations show that the end portions of this rail rest in the pockets 19d, afiording the infants bathtub 10 a support while in the position of use. The width of the average household bathtub is taken into account when the length of the side members is considered in connection withthe supportjust mentioned; thus, it is calculated that the infantsbathtub 10 will be in a substantially horizontal position when the structure is set,

up as illustrated. Ordinarily, the ledges 19eform stops to retain the rail 17 in place and prevent-the collapse of the support; -how ever, when a condition is had where the house hold bathtub is narrow, and therefore'imposes afrontally tilted position to the infants bathti'ib, the front ofthe latter maybe raised to set the rails 17 in the concavity 19f I in order to bring the infants bathtub up to a substantially level position. It must be stated, however, that this change is by far the'e iception as bathtubs are practically standard in width, making the pockets 19d and their safety stops 19c preferable for use.

In making the openings 190 elongated, my intention is to provide room for the travel of the rail 17 in an upward direction to permit the folding of the arms 16 in the direction of the arrow indicated in Fig. 2, and the consequent closing of the infants bathtub frame upon the side members 19. The article thus becomes compact and handy to move around and put away in a small space. The members 19 are necessarily wide at the bottom to engage the crowned rim of the bathtub 21, but do not require extra width elsewhere, for which reason I taper them as indicated to render them neat and reduce their weight. a

I employ the upper portions of the side members 19 to support between them a ypical infants dressing table 29.. The end rails of this table are slotted as indicated at 22a to receive rollers 23 carried by screws 24 and handle strap 22bin order to mount thedressing table in the horizontal position indicated in 2, wherein its front rests on the front of the infants bathtub 10. The handle strap 22?) is preferably carried by an apron 220 which overhangs the front of the infants bathtub when the dressing table is in position of use, forming a guard against the recession or collapse thereof.

It will be seen that the article constructed on the lines described provides a simple and collapsible'infants bathtub which can be used over the standard household bathtub, whereby to drain into the same. The side members 19 not only form a substantial support by resting on the frontal rim of the household bathtub, but provide a firm rest and support by leaning against the room wall. This support is free of vibrating or wiggling tendencies, which are prevalent in super-structures of this kind, and the lack of special fastening devices gives the structure utmost simplicity. Further, the side members provide a firm support for the rear of the infants bathtub frame, as well as for the bottom of the frame of the arm 16, thus furnishing a firm support for the front of the infants bathtub as well. In this connection, it will be appreciated that no fastening devices or other delicate parts are involved, making thearticle simple and inexpensive to manufacture, easy to handle and durable while in use. It is also significant that no extra mechanisms or parts are required for attachmg the dressing table, the

members 19 being well suited and positioned for this purpose.

I claim 1. A portable bathtub comprising a vessel, front and rear rails supporting the same, side members inclinedfrom the rear and pivotally receiving at high points the end portions of the rear rail, and arms pivoted from the end portions of the front rail and dropped to connect with the side members at low points of the latter, the side members .being longitudinally slotted from the points of connection, and the arms being foldable along the clearance provided by the slots to procure thefolding of the-vessel into the space between the side members.

2. The structure of claim 1, and extensions of the arms forming said connections and seating in the lower ends of the slots.

, 3. The structure of claim 1, and a crossrail forming said connection, said cross-rail joining the arms and seating in the lower ends of the slots.

4. Thestructure of claim 1, and a crossrail forming said connection, said cross-rail joining the lower end portions of the arms and seating in the lower ends: of the slots.

5. The structure of claim 1, extensions of the arms forming said connections and seating in the lower ends'of the slots, and stops projecting from the side members into the slots thereof and forming pockets to check dislodging tendencies of said extensions. i

6. A portable bathtub comprising a vessel,

and inclined side members supporting the same, the lower ends of said members being ABRAHAM G. FELDMAN.

recessed to seaton the front wall of a household bathtub, while the upper ends of the: members are positioned to lean against the 

